EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 1ST ISSUE 2ND TYPE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER.

EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 1ST ISSUE 2ND TYPE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 618. One of only about 930 ever made, this little revolver has 3-3/16″ keyhole oct bbl with German silver half moon front sight, rounded receiver with small round sideplate and bayonet bbl latch. It has square butt rosewood grip and unfluted 7-shot cylinder with patent markings around the circumference. Unfortunately the cylinder stop/sight is broken and missing and the hammer spur is also missing. CONDITION: The missing parts, as noted, otherwise extremely fine plus, all matching, including the grips. The bbl retains 60-70% original blue with the losses flaked to medium patina and light surface rust. The cylinder retains 75-80% glossy bright blue with one area flaked to dark patina and moderate rust with a couple of other spots of flaked rust. The frame, back strap & front strap retain virtually all of their fine, original silver plating that has a lovely oxided patina. The left grip is missing a large triangular shaped piece, otherwise the grips are fine and retain most of their bright original varnish with some light surface scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. An opportunity for someone to restore an outstanding 1st model revolver. 4-53479 JR870 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1152	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE SMITH & WESSON 1ST MODEL 1ST ISSUE 2ND TYPE SPUR TRIGGER REVOLVER. Cal. 22 Short. SN 618. One of only about 930 ever made, this little revolver has 3-3/16″ keyhole oct bbl with German silver half moon front sight, rounded receiver with small round sideplate and bayonet bbl latch. It has square butt rosewood grip and unfluted 7-shot cylinder with patent markings around the circumference. Unfortunately the cylinder stop/sight is broken and missing and the hammer spur is also missing. CONDITION: The missing parts, as noted, otherwise extremely fine plus, all matching, including the grips. The bbl retains 60-70% original blue with the losses flaked to medium patina and light surface rust. The cylinder retains 75-80% glossy bright blue with one area flaked to dark patina and moderate rust with a couple of other spots of flaked rust. The frame, back strap & front strap retain virtually all of their fine, original silver plating that has a lovely oxided patina. The left grip is missing a large triangular shaped piece, otherwise the grips are fine and retain most of their bright original varnish with some light surface scratches. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. An opportunity for someone to restore an outstanding 1st model revolver. 4-53479 JR870 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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